The latest update of the housing land supply position in the borough has been undertaken. The update relates to the 5 year period between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2028.
The housing land requirement for this 5 year period has been calculated using the standard method in national planning guidance. This establishes a minimum annual local housing need figure as at 1 April 2023 and applies this figure over the 5 year period to 31 March 2028.
The identified 5 year requirement from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028, applying the standard method, is 1,911 additional dwellings. This reflects an annual requirement of 364 dwellings, plus a necessary 5% buffer to ensure choice and competition.
Taking into account the number of dwellings expected to be completed on those sites with planning permission as at 1 April 2023 (excluding those on small brownfield and greenfield sites (under 10 dwellings) in respect of which a windfall allowance is made, based on past completion rates) and applying a discount for the estimated rate of lapsed planning permissions, based on past lapse rates, the identified five year supply from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028 is 3,265 dwellings. This equates to a supply of 8.54 years.
Further information relating to the updated calculation of the housing requirement and the updated housing land supply is set out in the following documents:
Contact the team directly on 01773 841584 or email LDF@ambervalley.gov.uk
